Europe has reached a pivotal moment in the transformation of its economic model. After decades of globalisation, security of supply, resilient value chains, the localisation of production, and access to technology and industrial expertise are becoming increasingly important. Reindustrialisation, nearshoring and local content are no longer merely political concepts – they are becoming the foundations of economic competitiveness.
The New Industry Forum 2026 is dedicated to the future of European manufacturing, industrial transformation and the development of a resilient economy.
This year’s edition will be held under the theme: “Polish Industry. European Resilience.”
Through debates and expert sessions, we will explore the new realities shaping industry today: the reindustrialisation of Europe, economic security, local content, the energy transition, the digitalisation of manufacturing, artificial intelligence, logistics, and the new skills required for the economy of the future.
The New Industry Forum remains a meeting place for leaders from industry, technology, energy, logistics, finance and public administration. It provides a platform for discussing how to build a modern, competitive and resilient industrial sector in Poland and across Europe.
A special feature of this year’s edition will be the “Industry for Defence” conference, held in parallel as part of the Forum. Together, the two events will create a shared platform for debate on the future of manufacturing and technology – from industrial competitiveness to security and Europe’s strategic autonomy. It is becoming increasingly clear that national security today begins in factories, research centres and manufacturing facilities.
The event will also feature the TOOLEX and ExpoWELDING trade fairs, as well as the The Best of Industry awards gala.